Company Overview:
Amazon Prime is Amazon’s top-tier membership program, offering fast, free shipping on millions of products. To fulfill Prime’s delivery promise, Amazon partners with Delivery Service Partners (DSPs)—independent businesses that manage driver teams and operate from Amazon delivery stations. As a Prime Driver Associate, you will be employed by a DSP and represent the Amazon brand, ensuring packages reach customers accurately and on schedule.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Prime Driver Associate, you will operate a delivery vehicle safely while managing package deliveries to homes, businesses, and apartment complexes. You will work independently, support your team, and maintain excellent customer service throughout your routes.
• Drive delivery vehicles, typically cargo vans, to transport Amazon packages efficiently.
• Load and unload packages up to 50 lbs safely.
• Use GPS navigation and follow directions provided through the Amazon mobile app.
• Deliver 150–300 packages daily, depending on route and area.
• Provide professional and courteous service during customer interactions.
• Scan, handle, and deliver packages accurately within assigned schedules.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Maintain the cleanliness and proper condition of the delivery vehicle.
• Meet delivery targets for speed and accuracy while working independently.
• Assist team members with additional deliveries or relay tasks as needed.
Required Skills and Experience:
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (Class D; CDL not required).
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to safely operate a delivery van.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull packages up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable entering and exiting vehicles and walking stairs during shifts.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks and drug screenings.
• Proficiency with smartphone apps for navigation, tracking, and communication.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay, typically $18.00–$26.00 depending on DSP and location.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Opportunities for overtime and paid training.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (DSP-provided, may vary).
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational assistance or tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-provided delivery vehicle—no personal vehicle required.
• Holiday pay (availability may vary).
About Amazon Prime & DSP Program:
Prime Driver Associate are a crucial part of Amazon’s last-mile delivery network, ensuring packages reach customers quickly and reliably. Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) are locally owned companies that hire and manage drivers while providing vehicles, training, and ongoing support. This structure allows you to work in a close-knit team environment while representing a globally recognized, customer-focused brand.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Amazon and its Delivery Service Partners are committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Q: Do I need a high school diploma to work at Amazon?
A: Most warehouse listings ask for a diploma or equivalent.
Q: What is an Amazon DSP?
A: A Delivery Service Partner is an independently owned company contracted to deliver Amazon packages in branded vans.
Q: What are the requirements to drive for Amazon?
A: You must be 21 or older with a valid license and a reasonably clean driving record. You also need to pass a background check and a drug screen.
Q: What are common warehouse positions?
A: Picker, packer, loader and unloader, forklift operator, shipping and receiving clerk, inventory control, and sorter.